Places And Travel
Why Some State Parks Never Became National Parks
Why Some State Parks Never Became National Parks comes down to strict federal criteria, local opposition, patchwork land ownership, and multi-use access.
The Safest Small Towns In Hawaii
Low crime grades, tight-knit communities, and the Aloha Spirit at work. Five of the safest small towns in Hawaii, from windward Oʻahu to upcountry Maui.
The Highest Bridges In The United States
Hundreds of feet over canyons and rivers, America's six highest bridges range from a 1929 tourist walkway to a Hoover Dam bypass in the desert.
This New York Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
Drive New York’s 26-mile Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway to discover Erie Canal locks, Cohoes Falls, historic preserves, and Schenectady’s Stockade.
11 Off The Beaten Path Towns in the Ozarks
Surrounded by stunning natural beauty and charming small towns, there are many areas to explore off the beaten path in the Ozarks.
2026's 12 Best Small Towns To Visit In Wisconsin
Every one of these towns grew up around a lake or a river. Meet the 12 best small towns to visit in Wisconsin in 2026, one working harbor at a time.
9 Most Overlooked Pennsylvania Towns For 2026
Pennsylvania’s overlooked towns hide canyon views, oil-boom history, quirky main streets, and local traditions that are easy to miss in 2026.
2026's 11 Most Scenic Northern United States Towns
Scenic small towns across the northern US, from Maine's Bold Coast to Oregon's Wallowas, each pairing a walkable main street with big wild country.
9 Prettiest Small Towns In The Poconos
Waterfalls, Victorian storefronts, rail bikes, and ski slopes across nine small Pocono towns in Monroe, Carbon, Wayne, and Pike counties.
The Safest Small Towns In Connecticut
Discover seven of Connecticut’s safest small towns, where consistently low crime rates meet quiet neighborhoods and small-town charm.
8 Best Oklahoma Towns For Retirees
Oklahoma may not offer the glamour of a coastal retirement destination, but its small towns feature deep history and a friendly community vibe.
8 Prettiest Small Towns In Nebraska
Sandstone bluffs, Willa Cather's prairie, and a Sandhills river canyon: eight small Nebraska towns worth a walk down Main Street.
The National Parks With Natural Arches
The National Parks With Natural Arches include Utah's Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce, Capitol Reef, and Zion, plus the Grand Canyon and Hawaii Volcanoes.
The American Towns With A Nuclear Plant Inside Town Limits
Shippingport, Seabrook, Buchanan, and more: the American towns that host a full-scale nuclear reactor inside their own limits, some sharing its name.
11 Ideal Virginia Destinations For A 3-Day Weekend In 2026
You can be out on a mountain hiking a scenic trail, immersing yourself in history in a museum, or indulging in retail therapy downtown on your 3-day weekend.
These 11 Towns In Michigan Were Ranked Among US Favorites In 2026
What earns a Michigan town a spot on a national favorites list? These 11 pair walkable downtowns with open water, ranked by what you can do in a day.
This New Hampshire Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
New Hampshire's Currier & Ives Scenic Byway runs 40 miles from Salisbury to Henniker, past covered bridges, orchards, and Mount Kearsarge.
9 Coolest North Carolina Towns For A Summer Vacation In 2026
These nine North Carolina towns offer summer travelers live music, vintage shopping, river paddling, mountain trails, arts districts, and local charm.
This Delaware Town Instantly Transports You To The Past
Fans of Revolutionary war history, and even further back, will feel they have won when they visit the historic town of Lewes, Delaware.
The National Parks Built Around Caves
The National Parks Built Around Caves take you underground at Mammoth Cave, Carlsbad Caverns, and Wind Cave, three of America's most striking cave parks.
The Tallest Observation Decks In The United States
Glass ledges, dizzying drops, and views above 1,000 feet define America’s tallest observation decks, where the skyline feels almost within reach.
The Best National Parks You Can Reach By Train
Plan a rail journey to national parks served by Amtrak and commuter trains with glaciers and canyons, lakeshores and dunes, plus abundant wildlife.
7 Most Walkable Town Centers In Northern Ireland
From the island town of Enniskillen to Georgian Hillsborough and seaside Ballycastle, here are 7 of the most walkable town centers in Northern Ireland.
2026's 9 Most Scenic Switzerland Towns
2026's 9 Most Scenic Switzerland Towns run from St. Moritz and Davos to Ascona, Gruyères, and Montreux, each with mountains, lakes, or hot springs.
5 Best Lakeside Towns in Australia
5 Best Lakeside Towns in Australia are Jindabyne, Daylesford, Barmera, Metung, and Merimbula, spread across New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
The Counties Made Almost Entirely Of Mountains
See how mountains dominate these rugged US counties through steep ridges, deep valleys, and dramatic elevation changes nationwide.
The Three Washington National Parks
One morning on a foggy Pacific beach, one afternoon under a giant volcano: meet Washington's three wildly different national parks and how to see them.
9 Most Breathtaking Towns In Oregon
Oregon is known for its breathtaking views in locations like Heceta Head Lighthouse, Cape Kiwanda Drive, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, and more
9 Off-The-Beaten-Path Towns In Wyoming
For travelers seeking small towns with plenty of nature, these Wyoming destinations offer an unforgettable look at the quieter side of the West.
This Nevada Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
Trade Nevada's neon for open desert on a two-day drive to a sacred Paiute lake, its tufa spires, and one of the West's great cutthroat trout fisheries.
The National Parks You Can Only Reach By Boat Or Plane
The National Parks You Can Only Reach By Boat Or Plane include Dry Tortugas, Isle Royale, and remote Alaska wilds like Katmai, Kobuk Valley, and Glacier Bay.
The National Parks With The Most Venomous Snakes
The National Parks With The Most Venomous Snakes include Saguaro, Joshua Tree, Grand Canyon, Big Bend, Everglades, and Congaree, from desert to wetland.
These 13 Towns In Northern California Were Ranked Among US Favorites In 2026
Ranked among the country's favorites in 2026, these 13 Northern California towns each earn the drive north, from Gold Rush foundries to black sand beaches.
7 Finger Lakes Small Towns With Unmatched Friendliness
The unmatched friendliness found in these Finger Lakes small towns is evident in its local farmers markets and community spaces such as Ithaca Commons.
The Best State Parks For Fall Color
See peak fall colors at state parks across the eastern and central US with scenic drives, overlooks, and memorable hiking trails.
Why Some State Parks Have No Large Predators
Why Some State Parks Have No Large Predators comes down to small park size, nearby humans, and a history of hunting that cleared wolves and bears.
These 10 Towns In New Jersey Were Ranked Among US Favorites In 2026
Cape May's Victorian streets, Clinton's Red Mill, and Morristown's Revolutionary history: 9 New Jersey towns ranked among US favorites in 2026.
9 Best Towns In Mississippi To Retire Comfortably
Explore affordable Mississippi towns where retirees can enjoy river walks, historic downtowns, scenic drives, and a relaxed Southern lifestyle.
The 8 Can't-Miss Towns In Kentucky
From a midnight moonbow to a town inside a meteor crater, these 8 can't-miss Kentucky small towns hold sights you won't find anywhere else.
The State Parks With Mineral Springs
The State Parks With Mineral Springs range from Montana's 156-million-gallon Giant Springs to Wyoming's 127°F soak and Saratoga's carbonated water.